OpenStreetMap

Posted Sep 22, 2007 10:54 UTC (Sat) by yodermk (subscriber, #3803)
In reply to: OpenStreetMap by brwk
Parent article: Geographic display and input using Marble

Well, kms said that the USGS is making its data available for free. Given that, is there a really good reason to do so in the US?

Also, does this data include addresses? That would be even more difficult, but pretty necessary if you want directions to a specific place.

Another great project would be a public transportation database, for those without cars.

> The moving laptop is an obvious place to want map data, but unless you license software and maps at great cost, it is denied to you.

Well, Streets & Trips costs under $40, so the cost may be in principle more than price. Other than that, I agree, this is highly desirable.